My most recent Tumblr post, "The Irregular Ascetic," is live!
#heathenry #asceticism #Hareday #amblogging #amwriting
https://www.tumblr.com/kinfriday/729644824539594752/the-irregular-ascetic
@wolfwoman I am humbled by your honors, and your kindness. It means so much to me that I could write something that you could connect with and feel inspired by.
I honor the truth that you have found as well! I happen to think that for all we know, what we don't is infinite, which gives us all room to believe together.
@NiveusLepus
Buddha tried asceticism, living on a grain of rice a day. He found that it was a good way to lose weight and die, but didn't help much with enlightenment. 😆 🙏
@Vozy I actually carry a bodhi rosary around with me. If I get particuarlly nervous and need a distraction I try to work out how to apply my creed to the beads, but I also carry it to remind me of that story. It was only when he stopped striving in both directions and sat down under the tree that he found his Enlightenment.
He finally became, though Mara and the whole world tried to stand against him. He gave up on desire, and focused on the path.
@NiveusLepus I'm verklempt and not being funny about it. That was just beautiful. As you know, I follow Jesus but also revere all other faith traditions (DD1 is pagan or wiccan, depending on the day). I recognized much of what you spoke of, with the Old Gods and Goddesses. On a frivolous note, I could never sleep on a mat on the floor because with spinal arthritis I would never stand up again!
Love your writing and spirit, luminous one!